Looks like getting enough iron will be a whole lot easier than it seems.
Here are eight delicious foods with more iron than a 3-ounce serving of beef:
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Oysters are also regarded as an aphrodisiac and could help get you “in the mood.”
Beans possess a crucial fiber-protein combo to help keep you full until your next meal.
Aim for at least 50% cacao in whichever bar you choose.
This dark leafy green is one of the ultimate superfoods.
This little plant protein has 3mg in just a half-cup serving.
Molasses is most commonly used in baking, giving gingerbread cookies their iconic color.
The Bottom Line
Iron is an essential nutrient for children and adults at all life stages.
National Institutes of Health.
Office of Dietary Supplements.Iron factsheet for health professionals.
U.S. Department of Agriculture.
FoodData Central.Mollusks, oyster, Pacific, raw.
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FoodData Central.Beans, white, mature seeds, canned.
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FoodData Central.Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids.
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FoodData Central.Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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FoodData Central.Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.
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FoodData Central.Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate.
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